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Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931 |
| Editor |
Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis), 1870-1942 |
| Editor |
Rudd, John, LL. D. |
| Title |
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07
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| Note |
This volume covers A.D. 1301-1438.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07" by Rossiter Johnson, Charles F. Horne, and John Rudd is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a detailed exploration of pivotal events from the early Renaissance period, focusing on important historical narratives that shaped Europe from Dante's time through the tumult of the 14th century. It compiles various accounts from prominent historians and scholars, presenting a chronological narrative of significant occurrences in the context of political, cultural, and social developments. The opening of this volume sets the stage for understanding the Renaissance's complex beginnings, beginning with Dante's exile from Florence, which influenced his writing of the "Divina Commedia." It highlights the broader implications of political strife in the early 14th century, such as the conflicts between Philip IV of France and Pope Boniface VIII, the emergence of the Third Estate, and the struggles of the Flemish against French domination. The text creatively intertwines individual narratives with larger historical trends, illustrating the shifting dynamics of power, the role of emerging democracies, and the ongoing tensions between feudalism and the rising influence of commoners in shaping European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| Subject |
World history
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27562 |
| Release Date |
Dec 18, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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